A Tacoma native died by suicide after allegedly shooting his girlfriend during an argument at a Nashville hotel after she told him she wanted to end their relationship, according to police. Edward Mazon, 34, of Goodlettsville, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound just before 1 a.m. on June 25 at the Comfort Inn on Demonbreun…
A Joint Base Lewis-McChord Army captain was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to secretly administering an abortion drug to a pregnant junior enlisted soldier he was dating, causing her to miscarry their unborn child. Capt. Brandon Jones-Adams, 34, entered the guilty plea during his court-martial on June 24 at the Cascade…
Authorities have identified the three people killed in last week’s high-speed crash in Spanaway that left a vehicle torn in half after it struck trees along Military Road East. According to the Pierce County Medical Examiner, the driver was Maurice Donnelle Brooks, 48, of Tacoma. Also killed was Keanae Mahealani Ka’ānapu Kelly Omoto, 37, of…
The Dungeon Crawler Carl television series is officially happening. Peacock recently gave the adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s wildly popular book series a formal green light, setting the stage for one of the most ambitious fantasy adaptations in recent memory. For fans, the announcement was a moment worth celebrating. It was also the beginning of a…
Ask 10 people what makes a great burger and you’ll probably get 10 different answers. Some people want a paper-wrapped drive-in burger dripping with nostalgia. Others swear by crispy-edged smash burgers. So when Tacoma residents were recently asked a simple question — “What’s the best burger in Tacoma?” — the responses were predictably passionate. Frisko…
Dungeon Crawler Carl, the wildly popular fantasy series created by Gig Harbor author Matt Dinniman, is headed to television. Dinniman announced the news Thursday, telling fans that Peacock has officially greenlit the television adaptation. The project is being developed with writer Chris Yost and producer Seth MacFarlane’s production company, Fuzzy Door, with work now underway…
Authorities in Pierce County are asking for the public’s help in locating a Tacoma teenager who has been missing for several days. McKenndra Cobb, 16, was last seen on Sunday, June 14, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Additional details, including a clothing description and possible destination, were not immediately available. …
Editor’s Note: This article is part of our “Hidden Washington” series, where we highlight the fascinating places, forgotten history, and little-known stories hiding in plain sight across the Evergreen State. Most Washingtonians have heard of Alcatraz. Many have visited former prisons, toured historic jails, or watched documentaries about notorious inmates. But few realize Washington has…
At $6 million, this stunning estate overlooking the Tacoma Narrows is currently the most expensive home for sale in Tacoma. Its asking price puts it in a different universe than most local homes—but it also offers a rare glimpse into how luxury living looks at the very top of Tacoma’s housing market. QUICK SNAPSHOT FIRST…
A child was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon after being struck by a car near a Tacoma park. The incident occurred around 11:50 a.m. on McKinley Avenue just north of East 43rd Street, near Verlo Playfield. Witnesses reported hearing screeching tires followed by screams moments before emergency crews arrived on scene. Personnel from the…
